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Post by Stew on Jan 16, 2021 9:54:56 GMT
The sad thing is, if another Rooney emerged now, there’s virtually no chance we’d make a serious attempt to sign him.
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Post by fergiegiveusawave on Jan 16, 2021 11:19:39 GMT
Was some player in the 00's and early 10'. Just never kicked on to that absolute top elite level and as has been suggested already, that wasn't for lack of ability. Was sensational that season after Ronaldo left and there were genuine conversations that Rooney would eventually reach that same level he and Messi were operating at. Infuriating player the longer he stayed but the dislike I had for him left me when he went back to Everton, like a weight had been lifted. He's still head and shoulders the best teenage footballer I've seen and one of the most exciting transfers the club made in my lifetime. Some of his goals are still my favourites. The volley against Newcastle always one of the first that comes to mind when I speak about my favourite United goals. Genuinely wish him well. To be fair, he's been excellent on the few instances I've seen him do punditry, speaks about the game very well and looks to have potential as a manager. Can't wait for the meltdown on here when he returns to manage us in a few years time.  |
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Post by bushy1987 on Jan 16, 2021 11:54:22 GMT
One a a few 16 year olds with potential who actually reached that level and probably surpassed It, he had a proper winners mentality, something this club ja seriously lacked for a long long time, hopefully he does well as a manager.
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Post by king nothing on Jan 16, 2021 12:34:02 GMT
Was some player in the 00's and early 10'. Just never kicked on to that absolute top elite level and as has been suggested already, that wasn't for lack of ability. Was sensational that season after Ronaldo left and there were genuine conversations that Rooney would eventually reach that same level he and Messi were operating at. Infuriating player the longer he stayed but the dislike I had for him left me when he went back to Everton, like a weight had been lifted. He's still head and shoulders the best teenage footballer I've seen and one of the most exciting transfers the club made in my lifetime. Some of his goals are still my favourites. The volley against Newcastle always one of the first that comes to mind when I speak about my favourite United goals. Genuinely wish him well. To be fair, he's been excellent on the few instances I've seen him do punditry, speaks about the game very well and looks to have potential as a manager. Can't wait for the meltdown on here when he returns to manage us in a few years time. My memory is pretty shit tbh, I do struggle remembering games, but I know exactly where I was, who I was with whilst watching that game against Newcastle. The match was pretty shit up until that moment. What a strike that was! |
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Post by oscared on Jan 16, 2021 13:56:50 GMT
Rooney was unbelievably good when he came to us I remember it well, his last few years soured the memories though.
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Post by Diablo Rouge on Jan 16, 2021 21:28:29 GMT
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Post by Carbon on Jan 17, 2021 0:04:52 GMT
That tackle reminded me of Keane on Haaland
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Post by Ole's Red Whiteknight03 Army on Jan 17, 2021 0:45:52 GMT
The sad thing is, if another Rooney emerged now, there’s virtually no chance we’d make a serious attempt to sign him. One has. He plays for Dortmund and we all know what’s gone on there. |
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Post by kstandhand on Jan 18, 2021 10:47:58 GMT
Fooball has changed massively since we signed Rooney,none of us on this forum.will see his like again at the club or his scoring broken in our life times.
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Post by redcase on Jan 18, 2021 11:03:33 GMT
The sad thing is, if another Rooney emerged now, there’s virtually no chance we’d make a serious attempt to sign him. One has. He plays for Dortmund and we all know what’s gone on there. Who? Haaland? Not a chance. He won't have anywhere close of a career that Rooney has had. He's superbly talented but he isn't anywhere near as talented as Rooney was when he came on the scene. Chalk it up to recency bias but we need to refresh our memories about Wazza. He had all the talent that Ronaldo and Messi had minus Ronaldo's ungodly determination and Messi's roids. |
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Post by Stew on Jan 18, 2021 11:17:58 GMT
One has. He plays for Dortmund and we all know what’s gone on there. Who? Haaland? Not a chance. He won't have anywhere close of a career that Rooney has had. He's superbly talented but he isn't anywhere near as talented as Rooney was when he came on the scene. Chalk it up to recency bias but we need to refresh our memories about Wazza. He had all the talent that Ronaldo and Messi had minus Ronaldo's ungodly determination and Messi's roids. I imagine he meant Sancho. |
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Post by redcase on Jan 18, 2021 11:35:37 GMT
Who? Haaland? Not a chance. He won't have anywhere close of a career that Rooney has had. He's superbly talented but he isn't anywhere near as talented as Rooney was when he came on the scene. Chalk it up to recency bias but we need to refresh our memories about Wazza. He had all the talent that Ronaldo and Messi had minus Ronaldo's ungodly determination and Messi's roids. I imagine he meant Sancho. I thought he was comparing strikers so I assumed Haaland. If he meant Sancho, I think I'll still stand by my point comparing Rooney and Sancho at these ages. I may be wrong but I'll take a punt on it. |
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Post by johnboy14 on Jan 18, 2021 16:04:50 GMT
He wasn't going to miss it a second time  |
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Post by Bestie on Jan 18, 2021 16:21:41 GMT
Everyone always goes on about how brilliant that is. All I can ever think is that it's rank stupidity. Just gifts Hull a free kick. |
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Post by Ole's Red Whiteknight03 Army on Jan 18, 2021 18:26:53 GMT
I imagine he meant Sancho. I thought he was comparing strikers so I assumed Haaland. If he meant Sancho, I think I'll still stand by my point comparing Rooney and Sancho at these ages. I may be wrong but I'll take a punt on it. Sancho |
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